The warning is in place for many regions in Merseyside including: Liverpool city centre regions, Maghull, Wallasey, Ellesmere Port, Southport and Formby, which are all due to see snow tonight.

A band of cloud which will move in today will cause snow to fall and temperatures to drop to a minimum of -4 °C.

Light flurries of snow have already fallen in parts of Liverpool city centre today but will become heavier as the day moves on.

A Met Office spokesman said: “A spell of rain, quickly turning to sleet and snow, will move southeast across the UK on Monday night and Tuesday, gradually weakening across England and Wales. “Some roads and railways may be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train.”

The Met Office had its warning in place until Tuesday at 3pm but it has now been extended into Wednesday until 9.30am.

Snow in Liverpool back in 2009

Merseyside as a whole will continue to be affected on Tuesday with sleet, snow and hail showers, some of which will be heavy, moving in.

The Met Office also warned people to be careful in the wintry weather.

A spokesman added: “Icy patches are likely to develop on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, leading to an increased risk of injuries and accidents.”